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Why Choose Castr Over Vimeo OTT?

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Predictable & Affordable Pricing.

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Zero subscriber fees. No hidden fees.

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24/7 Tech Support with no extra cost

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Castr
  • Predictable pricing.
  • No subscriber fee.
  • 5% fee on SVOD sales.
  • 5% fee on TVOD sales.
  • Available on Web, iOS, Android, TV Apps.
  • Full monetization options.
  • Live streaming on all plans with no extra cost.
  • Video hosting on all plans with no extra cost.
  • Built-in emailing system.
  • 24/7 dedicated tech support.
Castr
  • Unpredictable pricing.
  • $1 per subscriber.
  • 2.5% fee on SVOD sales.
  • 10% fee on TVOD sales.
  • Web-only. Mobile/TV apps on enterprise plan only.
  • Full monetization options.
  • Live streaming on enterprise plan only.
  • Video hosting with additional upload fees.
  • No emailing system.
  • Email support.

Castr OTT: The Preferred Choice Over Vimeo OTT

Why industry professionals are making the switch to
Castr’s advanced OTT solution

Bandwidth-Based Billing Mechanism

Predictable Pricing

A transparent pricing model with fixed monthly rates, no subscriber fees, and a simple 5% commission. Unlike Vimeo’s complex fee structures, you always know what you’re paying.
24/7 Technical Support

24/7 Technical Support

Unlike Vimeo’s inadequate support that leaves customers waiting for help, Castr’s 24/7 dedicated tech support ensures you’re never alone when streaming issues arise.

Akamai CDN

Instant payouts

While Vimeo OTT pays out monthly, Castr transfers your earnings instantly after sales, giving you immediate access to your revenue.

Built-in Emailing System

Send transactional and promotional emails through Castr’s built-in emailing system at no extra cost – a critical feature Vimeo doesn’t offer at all.

Multi-Platform Reach

Unlike Vimeo, which restricts mobile and TV apps to enterprise customers only, Castr makes all platforms (web, mobile, tv apps) accessible without premium pricing.

Multiple revenue strategies

Generate revenue through multiple strategies including one-time payments, TVOD, and SVOD.
Castr OTT x Vimeo

Pricing Comparison

Web

OTT Apps

2000

Subscribers

$10,000

SVOD Sales

$10,000

TVOD (Buy/Rent) Sales

2 Hours

Streaming

50 Hours

Videos Upload

Predictable Pricing

One fixed subscription fee with a simple 5% commission. No per-subscriber fees, no complex fee structures.
Web OTT App
Events plan subscription
$749
2000 subscribers & $10,000 SVOD sales

Zero fee per subscriber

5% fee on SVOD sales
$500
$0
5% x $10,000

$10,000 TVOD sales

5% fee on TVOD sales
$500
5% x $10,000

2 hours streaming

Included for free in Events plan
$0

50 hours videos upload

Included for free in Events plan

$0

$1,749/month

Unpredictable Pricing

Multiple fee structures (subscriber fee + commission fees + video upload fees) that increase as your subscribers and revenue grow.
Web OTT App

Subscription fee

$0

2000 subscribers & $10,000 SVOD sales

$1 per subscriber

2.5% fee on SVOD sales

$2,250

$1 x 2000

2.5% x $10,000

$10,000 TVOD sales

10% fee on TVOD sales

$1,000

10% x $10,000

2 hours streaming

Unlimited video streaming included

$0

50 hours videos upload

Purchase additional video upload hours

$199

$3,449/month

Castr OTT vs Vimeo OTT: Features Comparison

Castr OTT

Pricing

OTT subscription fee Icon
The fixed monthly cost you pay for the OTT solution.
Castr OTT
$749/month
Vimeo OTT

0

Live streaming fee Icon
Cost of live streaming feature on top of your OTT platform subscription.
Castr OTT
✅ Included at no extra cost
Vimeo OTT
❌ Enterprise only. Undisclosed pricing
Per subscriber fee Icon
Fee charged per active subscriber per month.
Castr OTT

0

Vimeo OTT
$1 per subscriber
SVOD transaction fee Icon
Fee charged on subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) purchases.
Castr OTT
5% per transaction
Vimeo OTT
2.5% + $0.3 per transaction
TVOD transaction fee Icon
One time sales fee chaged on single transaction sale such as a rental or one-time sales. Excluding subscriptions.
Castr OTT
5% per transaction
Vimeo OTT
10% + $0.5 per transaction

Apps

Web App Icon
A browser-based web version of the OTT App.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Mobile Apps (iOS and Android) Icon
Native Android or iOS Apps for smartphones and tablets.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT

Available on enterprise plan only

TV Apps Icon
Apps for smart TVs and streaming devices like Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, and Fire TV
Castr OTT
✅ Apple, Roku, Fire TV Apps.
Vimeo OTT

Available on enterprise plan only

Time to launch Icon
How quickly you can go live with your OTT streaming service after signing up.
Castr OTT

Web App: 48 Hours Launch.
iOS/Android apps, TV apps: 30 Day Launch.

Vimeo OTT

No guaranteed timeline provided

We publish your apps Icon
Service that handles the submission and approval process with app stores on your behalf.
Castr OTT

✅ Apple, Roku, Fire TV Apps.

Vimeo OTT

Available on enterprise plan only

Published in your dev account Icon
Apps are published under your own developer account, giving you full ownership
Castr OTT

✅ All plans

Vimeo OTT

Available on enterprise plan only

In app subscription purchase Icon
Selling subscriptions through apps
Castr OTT

✅ Available on custom plan

Vimeo OTT

Available on enterprise plan only

In app on demand purchase Icon
Selling individual content through apps
Castr OTT

✅ Available on custom plan

Vimeo OTT

Available on enterprise plan only

Usage Limits

Live Streaming Bandwidth Icon
Amount of bandwidth available for live and video streaming.
Castr OTT
10TB of bandwidth/month included at no extra cost
Vimeo OTT

Available on enterprise plan only

Video Hosting Storage Icon
Amount of storage available for storing videos.
Castr OTT
3TB of storage included at no extra cost
Vimeo OTT

Pay extra for additional hours of video upload (from $99)

Number of Uploaded Content Icon
Limit on how many videos you can host on the platform.
Castr OTT
Unlimited uploads at no extra cost
Vimeo OTT

Limited by hours with additional purchase required

CDN Icon
Content Delivery Network that distributes your videos quickly to viewers worldwide.
Castr OTT

Multi CDN (Akamai, Fastly, Cloudflare)

Vimeo OTT

CDN is not disclosed

Built-in Emailing system

Send Bulk Transactional Emails Icon
Built-in tool to send transactional emails (such as receipts or password reset) to your subscribers without third-party services.
Castr OTT

✅ Built-in with no extra cost

Vimeo OTT
Send Bulk Promotional Emails Icon
Built-in tool to send marketing emails to your subscribers without third-party services.
Castr OTT

✅ Built-in with no extra cost

Vimeo OTT

Payment & Monetization

Built in Monetization & Billing Icon
Built-in tool to charge viewers and process payments directly through the platform.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Payment Gateway Icon
Supporting credit cards, paypal, apple pay, google pay and 30+ other payment methods.
Castr OTT

30+ pre-integrated payment gateways
including Stripe, Paypal

Vimeo OTT
❌ No direct stripe & paypal integrations
Instant payouts Icon
Same day payouts.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Sell Subscriptions Icon
Offering recurring membership plans to access your content.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Sell One-Time sales Icon
Selling individual content for a one-time payment.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Multi Tier Subscriptions Icon
Offering different levels of subscriptions and different levels of content.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Rentals Icon
Allowing viewers to pay for temporary access to content for a specific period.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Free Trials & Freemium Icon
Offering limited-time free access or a mix of free and premium content.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT

CMS

Live Streaming Icon
Broadcasting video in real-time to your audience.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT

Available on enterprise plan only

Video On Demand Icon
Pre-recorded videos that viewers can watch anytime.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Scheduled Content Icon
Ability to set specific release dates and times for your videos.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Built in CMS Icon
Content Management System for organizing and publishing your videos.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Live to VOD Icon
Convert recorded streams to on-demand videos after they end.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT

Available on enterprise plan only

Calendar Icon
Visual schedule to plan and manage your content releases.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Full App Customization Icon
Ability to personalize the look and feel of your OTT service to match your brand.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Connect a custom domain Icon
Using your own domain name for your OTT service.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Geo-Blocking / Whitelisting Icon
Restricting or allowing content access based on viewer location.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Category pages Icon
Organizing videos into topics or genres for easier navigation.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Add Additional Pages Icon
Adding custom pages beyond the standard video galleries.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Add Featured Content Icon
Highlight specific videos or live streams with promotional banners on your homepage
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Built-in Help Center Icon
Customer support system included within your OTT service.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT

Video Player

High Quality Secure Player Icon
Professional-grade video player with built-in content protection to prevent unauthorized viewing or downloading.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Adaptive Bitrate Icon
Auto-adjusts the bitrate based on the viewer’s internet connection quality.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Subsecond Latency Icon
Ultra-fast video delivery technology that reduces delay between live broadcast and viewer reception.
Castr OTT
Sub-second ultra low latency
Vimeo OTT

Low latency (5-7 seconds)

Auto play next video Icon
Automatically starting the next video when one finishes.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Captions & subtitles Icon
Support for displaying text versions of spoken dialogue and sounds in multiple languages, including options for live captioning and real-time translation.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Picture-in-picture Icon
Floating video window that allows viewers to watch while using other apps.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Video Speed Adjustment Icon
Controls for viewers to speed up or slow down playback.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Video Quality Picker Icon
Option for viewers to manually select video resolution.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT

Reporting

In-depth Sales Reporting Icon
Detailed analytics about your revenue and purchasing data.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
Video Analytics Icon
Statistics about how viewers interact with your content.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT

❌ Requires external integration.
Available on enterprise plan only.

Security

Full Data Ownership Icon
Complete ownership to all data collected through your OTT service.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT
HLS Video Encryption Icon
Industry-standard security that protects your video content from unauthorized access, downloading, or sharing.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT

Available on enterprise plan only.

Simultaneous Login Sharing Protection Icon
Technology that prevents multiple users from sharing account credentials by limiting concurrent streams or devices per subscription.
Castr OTT
Vimeo OTT

Developer Tools

Webhook Icon
System for sending automated notifications when specific events occur.
Castr OTT
✅ Available on custom plan
Vimeo OTT
API Access Icon
Tools for developers to integrate your OTT service with other software, create custom features, or build specialized apps.
Castr OTT

✅ Available on custom plan

Available on enterprise plan only.

Make the Switch: Migrate from Vimeo OTT to Castr

Hundreds of industry professionals have made the switch from Vimeo OTT to Castr.
Our dedicated migration team handles everything for you.

Our Simple migration Process
  1. Book a free migration consultation

    Speak with our team about your needs

  2. Get a customized migration plan

    We’ll create a tailored strategy for your platform

  3. We handle the technical transfer

    All your content and data migrated with zero downtime

  4. Launch your improved platform

    Enhanced features, lower costs, and a better user experience

What you’ll gain by switching
  • Save thousands in fees
    Pay up to 50% less than Vimeo OTT.
  • Simple, transparent fees
    Flat 5% commission. No per-subscriber fees. No hidden costs.
  • 24/7 dedicated tech support
    Expert help whenever you need it
  • Launch in 48 hours
    Web app in 48 hours, mobile/TV apps in 30 days.
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Frequently asked questions

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FAQ

  • What is unique about Castr's Video Hosting?

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    Castr offers ad-free video hosting, ensuring your content remains uninterrupted and true to your brand.

  • Can I protect my hosted videos with a password?

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    Yes, Castr allows password protection for your videos, ensuring access is limited to your intended audience.

  • How does Geo-Blocking enhance video hosting?

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    With Geo-Blocking, you can control the availability of your content in specific countries, either blocking or granting access as needed.

  • What does Video Replacing mean for my content?

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    Castr's Video Replacing feature lets you update videos while maintaining the same URL, eliminating the need to change embedded codes on your website.

  • Can I get an HLS URL for my video?

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    Yes, Castr provides HLS URLs for your videos, enabling seamless streaming across various devices and platforms with high compatibility.

  • How does the Dynamic Player benefit video hosting?

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    Our Dynamic Player enables you to switch between on-demand and live content using a single embed code, simplifying content updates on your site.

  • Can I stream pre-recorded videos as live events?

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    Yes. We transcode the streams in the cloud and you have the option to enable or disable the adaptive bitrate streaming options for your livestreams.

  • What are the advantages of Castr’s Paywall for video hosting?

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    The Paywall feature allows you to monetize your video content, offering a sustainable way to generate revenue from your hosted videos.